RN jobs in Nebraska

RN Jobs in Nebraska

Clinical Nurse Trainer

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $39.727 Job Posting: JR2026-00029597 Clinical Nurse Trainer (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): Job Description: You have the passion; we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans! The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking professional Registered Nurses with training experience to join our team as Clinical Nurse Trainer. This position provides training to new employees regarding state and federal regulations and is responsible for developing and presenting a variety of clinical and nonclinical training programs. This vital role directly supports our mission of Helping People Live Better Lives. Key Responsibilities Provide training to new employees regarding state and federal regulations and the survey process for all licensed/certified health care facilities. Develop and present a variety of clinical and nonclinical training programs. Develop and modify course curriculums based on implementation of new or changed regulations. Accompany new employee(s) on their first facility survey. Ensure computer access for federal programs and all required federal training is completed by staff. Work Schedule & Flexibility The training schedule is generally Monday through Thursday, 7am - 5:30pm. Following the completion of training, the work schedule is also typically Monday through Thursday, 7am - 5:30pm. This position requires occasional travel, some requiring overnight stays. Work Environment This position is located at the Nebraska State Office Building in downtown Lincoln, NE. Why Join Us? Working at DHHS offers more than a paycheck—it provides purpose. Benefits include: Vacation and sick leave begin accruing immediately upon hire. 13 paid holidays. Agency-backed retirement plan with employer match. Supportive leadership and team culture. Bilingual staff are encouraged to apply. Numerous opportunities for internal advancement and promotion. Pay Rate: $39.727/hour - $58.563/hour. Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved. Start your career with Nebraska today and make a meaningful impact on families across our state! Requirements/Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Nebraska or authority based on the Nurse Licensure Compact to practice as a registered nurse in Nebraska and education or experience in planning, developing, conduction and evaluating training or adult development courses and training adult learners. Preferred Qualifications: Hospital, Long-Term Care, and/or Home Health/Hospice nursing experience Knowledge of health care regulations Other: Valid Driver's License is required If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

16 hours ago

Registered Nurse Inpatient II - Nebraska Spine Hospital

SCA Health Omaha, NE

Overview At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization. As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy. What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it . Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values : Clinical quality Integrity Service excellence Teamwork Accountability Continuous improvement Inclusion Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America. At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits. Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will . Responsibilities We are actively hiring for a Day Shift inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) . $15,000 sign-on bonus ; nurse to patient ratio 1:3; three 12-hour shifts per week, weekend coverage every third weekend; 2 holidays per year; rotating call. This position is eligible to participate in a facility bonus program at 5% of base pay. Nebraska Spine Hospital is a 34 bed, spine specialty hospital. As the only Spine Center of Excellence in the region, we are the best at what we do, because it is all we do. If you are interested in joining a family atmosphere while being a part of a high performing team, Nebraska Spine Hospital is for you. Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA . Assess patient’s status at intervals according to facility or health care organization policies and procedures to include the patient’s cardiovascular system, respiratory system and airway management needs, neurological system, hemodynamic stability, pain and comfort needs, and mental status. Interpret information accurately from various noninvasive and invasive monitors. Describe the underlying pathophysiology of commonly encountered disease processes. Describe the physiology associated with various anesthesia techniques and surgical or procedural interventions. Develop an individualized plan of care. Develop an individualized patient plan of care by implementing: P rotecting patient from injury caused by positioning, thermal sources, and extraneous objects . Demonstrating safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation. Speaking up with safety concerns acting as the patient’s advocate. Handling specimens according to facility policy and procedures. Adhering to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment. C ommunicating the patient’s current status throughout the continuum of care. P roviding acute pain and comfort management as needed. A dministering medications safely and correctly by using the 8 -rights of safe medication administration. Providing nursing and appropriate monitoring in accordance with policies and procedures. Performing interventions to protect the patient from infection. P erforming interventions to maintain the integrity of the patient’s wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels . M anaging patient’s other co-morbid conditions as applicable. M anaging patient’s fluid as prescribed. A ssessing knowledge level of patient or designated support person P roviding education regarding the expected psychosocial response, nutritional management, medication management, pain and comfort management, wound management, and expected responses to the operative or invasive procedure . I nvolving patient or designated support person actively in decisions affecting his or her plan of care and the rehabilitation process. P rotecting patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy . P roviding age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice . P roviding consistent and comparable care regardless of the setting. Evaluate the patient’s progress toward attaining outcomes. Transfer care as needed. Provide hand-off report to other teammates that are accurate, concise and pertinent to the patient’s condition and response to care. Delegate tasks according to the state Nurse Practice Act (if applicable), state board of nursing or professional registration requirements, state laws, and job descriptions. Document episode of care completely, accurately, and legibly. Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with members of the team and other stakeholders. Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning patient care. Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects. Participate in the performance appraisal process. Use p roblem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members. Maintain required competencies. Pursue professional growth. Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information. Comply with SCA and facility policies and procedures when providing patient care . Actively participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles . Demonstrate fiscal responsibility. Perform all other duties as assigned . Qualifications Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing . O ne year of acute care and /or medical / surgical nursing experience preferred . Current state licensure to practice within good standings. Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BLS/BCLS certification . Successful completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification . S uccessful completion of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) c ourse is required when pediatric care is included in the facility scope services within 90 days of employment or documentation of current PALS certification . USD $36.00/Hr. USD $62.00/Hr.